Property description
This detached family residence still retains a wealth of character inside including several ornate cast iron fire places in the sitting room, dining room and some of the bedrooms. The property which has been extended and carefully updated by the current owners with much attention to detail making this a wonderful family home. With three formal receptions including a 19'x18' living room plus study which could be used as a downstairs fifth bedroom and has its own en-suite shower room. The kitchen / breakfast room has an extensive range of units and gives access to the conservatory and utility room. Further rooms to note are the four double bedrooms (two with en-suite) and fabulous family bathroom. To the outside there is a secluded south/west facing rear garden while the front offers ample parking for several cars and a detached double garage. Situated in the popular St. Ives area to the western border the the New Forest National Park with the market town of Ringwood close by which offers a variety of boutique shopping, coffee shops and restaurants.
Description
An immediate welcome is felt when stepping into the entrance porch which leads to the hallway. There are stairs to the first floor and doors to the sitting room which has beautiful light oak flooring and a period cast iron fireplace, while lots of light streams through the huge square bay window. To the other side of the hallway the dining room which also has a period fireplace with hand built book cupboard into recess and wooden floors, there is also a cupboard for coats and further storage under the stairs. This opens onto the kitchen / breakfast room which offers an extensive range of wall and floor units with range cooker and butler sink. To the rear there is the office/study room which could easily be used as a downstairs fifth bedroom and benefits from an en-suite shower room, there are also sliding patio doors into the garden. Either side of the kitchen is a conservatory which overlooks the side section of garden and a utility room which has plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. This leads onto the living room which measures an impressive 19'x18 with dual aspect double glazed windows and french patio doors into the garden. Upstairs all rooms lead off the landing which also has a lovely seating area overlooking the rear. The master bedroom has two double glazed front aspect windows, laminate flooring and wall to wall built in wardrobes and a door leads into the en-suite. This room has a panel jacuzzi bath, separate shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and low level WC in addition to double glazed windows with tiled floor and spotlights. The second bedroom also offers an en-suite shower room while bedrooms three and fours are both double rooms and have a good range of built in wardrobes. The wonderful four piece family bathroom has a roll top bath with claw feet, pedestal wash hand basin, separate shower cubicle and high level WC.
Outside
The rear garden is south/west facing and is mainly laid to lawn, it wraps around both the rear and sides of the property and also has a range of seating area's including a large paved patio suitable for BBQs and alfresco dining. There are mature shrubs and trees around the borders and fencing provides for all round privacy . The front has parking for several cars and a detached double garage which has power and lighting.
Agents Notes
This would make a wonderful family home and needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated
Property Features :
- Period detached house
- Four reception rooms
- Double glazed conservatory
- Four double bedrooms
- Three en-suites